Sound Blaster X-Fi$44.00 to $166.00

Get more out of your Sound Blaster X-Fi enabled PC! The Sound Blaster X-Fi I/O Drive upgrade kit adds a dedicated headphone jack, additional audio connectivity and a wireless remote control for an even better entertainment experience.
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | 30SB025100000 | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Module | Compatible Audio Standards | PCM • AC-3 • DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 109 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Line Level Out • 1 x AD_Link • 1 x FlexiJack (3.5 mm mini jack) • 1 x AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card | External Hub Connectors | 1 x Headphone Out • 2 x RCA • 1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x Microphone In | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Sound Synthesis Method | MIDI | Warranty Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card | Release Date | August, 2005 | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 00054651126480 |
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| ASUS Asus Xonar Essence S$197.00 to $319.00

ASUS' Xonar Essence ST audio card with world's first precision audio clock tuning offers a revolutionary listening experience.In its search for the purest essence of sound, ASUS have broken the boundaries with the soundcard on the market, the Xonar Essence ST.
Manufacturer:ASUS Product MPN MPN | 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | Stereo | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | Dolby Digital EX • DirectSound • A3D | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 124 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x SPDIF | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 4719543042694 |
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| StarTech.com (PCISOUND4CH)$9.00 to $27.00

The PCISOUND4CH creates a rich audio experience for even the most discerning multi-media enthusiast. The card includes a microphone port for applications requiring audio input (voice chat etc.), 2 audio output ports for rich, clear sound, a Line-In port for adding auxiliary devices to your setup, and for the gamer, the card includes a midi port for using your serial joysticks/gamepads.Minimize
Manufacturer:StarTech.com Product MPN MPN | PCISOUND4CH | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | 4.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 16-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | EAX | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x 15-pin MIDI/ Joystick • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Rear | Max. Sample Rate | 48 kHz | Warranty Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 00065030818223 |
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The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time interactive audio environments for cinematic in-game audio. DTS-ES and Dolby® Digital EX soundtrack decoding combined with the bundled Entertainment Center and remote bring Home Cinema to the PC. Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback is supported in 24 bit/96kHz surround and 24 bit/192 kHz in stereo while CMSS® 3D up-mixes any stereo audio to 7.1. The included Creative Media Source software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations.Minimize

Win big with a powerful, completely new audio processing engine that boosts real game performance by up to 15% over motherboard audio and still gives you the fullest audio effects possible!

This high quality 7.1 surround sound PCI sound card is the ideal audio solution for gaming and media based computers, supporting full-duplex operation with 8 outbound streams and 2 simultaneous input streams.

The whole audio architecture landscape has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment.